Johnson Central @ Belfry 10/29

***Bull got out!*** · 10-24-2021, 07:27 AM

Johnson Central vs Belfry 10/29

Johnson Central (7-2)
Aug 20, 21 Henry Clay away (W) 60 - 21
Aug 27, 21 N/A away (L) 0 - 1 - COVID Cancelation - RPI per policy (vs. Lexington Catholic)
Sep 3, 21 Bishop Sycamore (Columbus), OH home (W) 1 - 0 - (forfeit)
Sep 11, 21 Cahokia, IL home (W) 42 - 36 (overtime)
Sep 17, 21 Rock Creek Christian Academy (Upper Marlboro), MD home (L) 14 - 22
Sep 24, 21 Open 0 - 0
Oct 1, 21 Clay County home (W) 42 - 6
Oct 8, 21 Perry County Central away (W) 41 - 0
Oct 15, 21 Harlan County home (W) 43 - 6
Oct 22, 21 Letcher County Central away (W) 48 - 18

Belfry (4-5)
Aug 20, 21 Pulaski County away (L) 13 - 55
Aug 27, 21 Covington Catholic home (L) 13 - 42 Pike County Bowl
Sep 3, 21 Lexington Christian home (L) 0 - 1 - COVID Cancelation
Sep 10, 21 Central away (L) 6 - 37
Sep 17, 21 Pikeville home (L) 0 - 29 ARH Bowl
Sep 24, 21 Magoffin County home (W) 43 - 0
Sep 30, 21 Floyd Central away (W) 49 - 6
Oct 8, 21 Open 0 - 0
Oct 15, 21 Lawrence County home (W) 42 - 13
Oct 22, 21 Pike County Central away (W) 58 - 8

Thoughts?

Old guy · 10-24-2021, 10:47 AM

I know the Pirates have had a rough early part of the season, but they are always a tough out and I always hate having to play them at Pond Creek. JC 42 Belfry 32.

Patriot1 · 10-24-2021, 10:49 AM

Johnson Central in this one but hope the Pirates shock me and just hope both stay healthy

**Hoot Gibson** · 10-24-2021, 11:38 AM

Belfry always improves as much during the regular season as any team in the state. In recent years, the JC-Belfry game has been the last regular-season game of the year for both teams. Coach Matney was the only Johnson Central coach with a career win against Belfry and even he lost a few games before winning his first one in the series against the Pirates. There have also been some upsets in this series and some games that were much closer than expected.

This game will be a good indicator of how JC will fare in the playoffs. If Isaac Dixon has a big game and the game is close or Belfry wins, then I don't expect JC will have a very good shot at a state title. Containing Dixon is the key because JC's best teams have always been able to contain opponents' primary offensive weapons when opponents have relied too heavily on one player. If Dixon runs wild against JC, then it will not bode well for JC's playoff hopes, IMO.

JC 42 Belfry 21

#55PirateFan · 10-24-2021, 11:38 AM

Belfry is on a 3 game winning streak and just ran through their District with ease after some thought (including me) that this would be the year someone else took the District Title. But I just can't see any scenario where the Pirates beat the Eagles in this one with all the emotions this game will have. I just hope they keep it close and both teams come out injury free. JC is a favorite in 4A in my opinion and weak as 3A is, Belfry could possibly be a favorite in their class as well. Good luck to both teams Friday night and I hope they both bring home another State Championship.

***Bull got out!*** · 10-24-2021, 07:34 PM

Johnson Central 42
Belfry 28

**64SUR** · 10-24-2021, 07:40 PM

Belfry one dimension running ball is right up Johnson Central alley

Johnson Central 49
Belfry 21

jamesclay · 10-24-2021, 07:58 PM

Belfry impresses but Central wins.

Hogs02 · 10-24-2021, 10:43 PM

JC-42
Belfry-14

maximus73 · 10-25-2021, 08:57 AM

Love this game, hope both teams have an injury free night, Eagles win

The Scoop · 10-25-2021, 10:30 AM

Belfry is a better team than their record shows, that being said I Central is not a good match up for this team. I don't see a 1 dimensional team being able to beat JC. Dixon still makes some plays to keep it respectable
Eagles- 42
Pirates-21

FCSPY · 10-25-2021, 11:40 AM

JC will blast Belfry... all respect to Belfry, but they are not a good team.. in the grand scheme outside of 3a this year... JC to me is the favorite to come out of the east. IMO. Corbin being the second.

Wildcat45 · (This post was last modified: 10-25-2021, 11:51 AM by Wildcat45.)

JC 35
Belfry 28

35-21 before Belfry scores the last TD and JC runs clock out.

VELVET CLOSER · 10-25-2021, 11:59 AM

Could care less who wins this game, both communities lost a beloved son and mentor in Coach Matney. There will be a lot of emotions that go way beyond the game played Friday night. These two Schools have bonded over the years and earned each others respect. Both fan bases pull for the other equally. This game is nothing more than a good barometer to see how both teams are looking headed into the playoffs. Just hope both teams can stay healthy and make deep runs to state.

Brutus · 10-25-2021, 12:49 PM

Going with Central 42-14.

Defense, running game, size, power… and motivation add up to a Golden Eagles win.

***Bull got out!*** · 10-25-2021, 01:00 PM

(10-25-2021, 11:40 AM)FCSPY Wrote: JC will blast Belfry... all respect to Belfry, but they are not a good team.. in the grand scheme outside of 3a this year... JC to me is the favorite to come out of the east. IMO. Corbin being the second.

DukeBoy · 10-25-2021, 01:50 PM

Bloodbath. JC wins big.
JC - 56
Issac Dixon - 14

**BlackcatAlum** · 10-25-2021, 03:41 PM

I think JC pulls out the win, but it’ll be a good game. I don’t think either of these teams are as good as they have been in recent years.

Eagles win, 28-14.

Show-stopper · 10-25-2021, 11:26 PM

Belfry wins 30-28

German Eye · (This post was last modified: 10-26-2021, 08:02 PM by German Eye.)

Central will have to play with at least a touchdown hole to overcome, but Central should win.
Central 35
Belfry. 14

Warriorhawk17 · 10-27-2021, 08:31 AM

Johnson central is too physical and big for Belfry.

Johnson central-48
Belfry-26

Both teams get beat in the playoffs
Belfry gets beat in the 4th round
Johnson central gets beat in state semi-finals

IntheZone · 10-27-2021, 09:35 AM

^^^ the 4th round is the state semis

**Pulp Fiction** · 10-27-2021, 09:42 AM

Does anybody know if Belfry is planning some type of memorial for Matney at the game?

Tennesseewarior · 10-27-2021, 02:38 PM

JC 56 Belfry 20

**pjdoug** · 10-27-2021, 11:53 PM

How many rushing yards does the Belfry quarterback have?

**Hoot Gibson** · 10-28-2021, 12:10 AM

(10-27-2021, 11:53 PM)pjdoug Wrote: How many rushing yards does the Belfry quarterback have?

820 yards on 81 carries

**pjdoug** · 10-28-2021, 12:13 AM

(10-28-2021, 12:10 AM)Hoot Gibson Wrote:
(10-27-2021, 11:53 PM)pjdoug Wrote: How many rushing yards does the Belfry quarterback have?
820 yards on 81 carries

Probably safe to say there wont be many passing yards in this game? lol

bucslover68 · (This post was last modified: 10-28-2021, 01:43 AM by bucslover68.)

(10-27-2021, 09:42 AM)Pulp Fiction Wrote: Does anybody know if Belfry is planning some type of memorial for Matney at the game?

All I have been told so far is a moment of silence and a special helmet sticker.

(10-28-2021, 12:13 AM)pjdoug Wrote:
(10-28-2021, 12:10 AM)Hoot Gibson Wrote:
(10-27-2021, 11:53 PM)pjdoug Wrote: How many rushing yards does the Belfry quarterback have?
820 yards on 81 carries
Probably safe to say there wont be many passing yards in this game? lol

Dixon has not been the QB for a month and a half at least.

**pjdoug** · 10-28-2021, 08:02 AM

(10-28-2021, 01:39 AM)bucslover68 Wrote:
(10-27-2021, 09:42 AM)Pulp Fiction Wrote: Does anybody know if Belfry is planning some type of memorial for Matney at the game?
All I have been told so far is a moment of silence and a special helmet sticker.

(10-28-2021, 12:13 AM)pjdoug Wrote:
(10-28-2021, 12:10 AM)Hoot Gibson Wrote:
(10-27-2021, 11:53 PM)pjdoug Wrote: How many rushing yards does the Belfry quarterback have?
820 yards on 81 carries
Probably safe to say there wont be many passing yards in this game? lol
Dixon has not been the QB for a month and a half at least.

I haven't watched them to know who the QB is.

bucslover68 · 10-28-2021, 07:13 PM

If Dre Young was available I could make a case for Belfry winning or at least keeping it fairly close. The other BHS fullbacks are good, but not at his level. This series has been good, but weird in the sense that both schools, Johnson Central having 2, have 3 game winning streaks. JC is currently one won now after Belfry won in 15-17. Heart says BHS 21-20. Head JC 31-14.